Ethiopian Airlines Stories

Boeing reaches settlements with families of three Kenyans killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2025

Terms of the settlements were not made public. Fewer than a dozen cases linked to the crash remain unresolved.

Kwale plane crash probe to last 30 days as recovery and investigation efforts intensify
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

Aircraft Accident Investigation Department Director and Chief Investigator Fredrick Kabunge said mapping of the crash site is ongoing.

Somali Airlines set to resume flights before year-end, minister confirms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 27, 2025

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Farah Nuuh said the aircraft and all related equipment for the national carrier are ready and that t...

Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Mombasa after five-year hiatus
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

The resumption will see Turkish Airlines operate three weekly flights, each with an eight-tonne belly cargo capacity, a move expected to strengthen co...

Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Port Sudan after 18-month suspension
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 16, 2025

The flight was suspended due to security concerns in connection with the civil war in the country.

Kenya among first to receive Ethiopian exports under historic AfCFTA launch
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

The inaugural shipment, dispatched by Ethiopian Airlines Cargo from Bole International Airport, comprised meat, vegetables, fruits, coffee, and beans,...

African airlines lead global passenger growth with 8.9 per cent rise - IATA
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 01, 2025

According to IATA, African flights were about 80 per cent full on average in August, marking the first time the region has reached that level, though...

AirAsia X's exit leaves Kenya and Malaysia without direct flight link
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 01, 2025

AirAsia X, the long-haul subsidiary of Malaysia's pioneering low-cost carrier, is grounding its direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi effect...

Ex-driver sues Murang’a Governor Kang’ata for allegedly naming him as Ethiopian Airlines crash victim
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 20, 2025

Through lawyer Suiyanka Lempaa, David Mburu Karanja claims that Kang’ata unlawfully included his name in a Senate petition concerning the lack of supp...

AfDB to lead Sh1 trillion funding drive for Ethiopia’s new airport
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

Set for completion in 2029, the airport will be the largest in Africa and is designed to handle up to 100 million passengers annually.

Ethiopian Airlines soars with eight per cent revenue growth despite global disruptions
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 07, 2025

Cargo operations also played a key role in the airline's performance, with 785,323 tonnes of freight moved over the period under review.

Comesa watchdog probes airlines for withholding refunds on cancelled flights during Covid-19 pandemic
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

The Comesa Competition Commission (CCC) has invited affected passengers to file complaints, saying some airlines may have violated consumer rights by...

Boost for tourism as direct flights between Istanbul and Mombasa are set to resume in October
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

The direct flight between Istanbul and Mombasa covers 3,221 miles, with a flight duration of approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Somalia relaunches national carrier after 34-year hiatus with Airbus A320 deal
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 29, 2025

The announcement came on Monday in Mogadishu, where the government confirmed the purchase of two Airbus A320 aircraft from Lema Air Group.

Ethiopian Airlines executive views new Urumqi cargo route as crucial corridor linking Africa-Asia
XINHUA  |  Jul 24, 2025

The airline transports nearly one million tonnes of cargo annually across a global network of over 140 destinations by operating a modern fleet along...

Boeing reaches settlement with Kenyan-Canadian man whose family perished in Ethiopian Airlines crash
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 13, 2025

The deal, announced on Friday, averted what would have been the first jury trial in the United States linked to the disaster that led to a worldwide g...

The Middle East is a major flight hub – How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?
The Conversation  |  Jun 18, 2025

Global airline passenger traffic had surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was projected to grow strongly in the coming decades—until instability in the M...

Two soldiers killed after military aircraft crashes in Kwale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 14, 2025

Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde, confirming the incident, noted security authorities are already on the way to the site

Africa’s airlines to post lowest global profits in 2025 – IATA
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 02, 2025

African airlines are likely to make just $1.30 in profit per passenger, much less than the $11.10 (Sh1,433) in North America and $8.90 (Sh1,149) in Eu...

Uganda Airlines launches direct Entebbe-London flights to boost trade and tourism
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 18, 2025

The flights will be operated on the modern Airbus A330-800neo, offering enhanced comfort and efficiency for long-distance travel.

Somali Government reopens Doolow airport after four-month closure
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

The reopening of the airport, which had been shut down due to security concerns, comes after a review and assurances from local authorities that the a...

Explainer: Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war?
Reuters  |  Mar 14, 2025

Experts say the standoff could lead to Ethiopia and Eritrea backing rival camps in Tigray and ultimately coming into direct conflict.

MPs raise concerns over Kenya Airways' dwindling market share as regional rivals expand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

MPs expressed concern that neighbouring countries, including Tanzania and Uganda, are reviving their airlines, further increasing competition.

Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash
Reuters  |  Jan 30, 2025

The explosion in midair occurred over the frigid Potomac River near the airport.

Hundreds of passengers stranded in Nairobi as Somali airlines suspend flights to Mogadishu
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 22, 2025

At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, around 200 passengers scheduled to travel to Mogadishu were stranded early Wednesday morning.

Ethiopian Airlines partners with DRC to launch Air Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew termed the partnership as a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen African air transport.

Survivors on crashed Azerbaijani plane say they heard bangs before it went down
Reuters  |  Dec 28, 2024

The crash has underscored the risks to civil aviation even when aircraft are flying hundreds of miles from a war zone, especially when a major drone w...

Malaysia says it will resume search for wreckage of Flight MH370 missing for 10 years
Reuters  |  Dec 20, 2024

Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.

Ethiopian Airlines says it has stopped flights to Eritrea
Reuters  |  Sep 03, 2024

Five diplomats told Reuters the suspension was a tangible signal that the relationship between Asmara and Addis had soured significantly.

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